Pubs, bars, and clubs in England and Wales could have their hours extended to celebrate the coronation of King Charles.
The government has said it will consult on pushing licensing hours from normal 11pm until 1am on May 5, 6, and 7 on the Bank Holiday weekend.
"Our country, and in particular our hospitality industry, has faced many challenges in recent years and the King's coronation is an opportunity to give a boost to our local businesses, and celebrate with our local communities. Home Secretary Suella Braverman said the coronation was an opportunity to give local businesses a boost.The monarch will have the crown bestowed upon his head at Westminster Abbey, accompanied by foreign heads of state, peers, and members of parliament.
Timings for the ceremony haven't yet been revealed, though it's likely King Charles will travel from the Palace to the historic site in a gold state coach with wife Queen Consort Camilla.The coronation will be shown live on television, though guest numbers are expected to be reduced from 8,000 to 2,000 and it's likely to have a duration of just over an hour.
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